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Steam locomotive

NSWGR NSW C32

Built by Beyer & Peacock, Baldwin, Clyde Engineering, NSWGR

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1892–1911
191 units
Axle arrangement
2'C' h2

Overview of the NSWGR NSW C32

Discover the iconic NSW C32 steam locomotive, a true workhorse of Australian railways.

This impressive 4-6-0 steam locomotive boasts a rich history, with builds from renowned manufacturers like Beyer & Peacock and Baldwin.

Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, the C32 has served with distinction for the New South Wales Government Railways and continues to be preserved by organizations such as the Lachlan Valley Railway and the Powerhouse Museum.

Explore the enduring legacy of the C32, a testament to early 20th-century engineering and its vital role in shaping Australia's transport infrastructure.

NSWGR NSW C32 technical specifications

Value
Built byBeyer & Peacock, Baldwin, Clyde Engineering, NSWGR · 1892–1911191 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C' h2
Whyte notation4-6-0

Operators of the NSWGR NSW C32

Railway companies that have operated the NSW C32, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Lachlan Valley RailwayLVR C32Australia
New South Wales Government RailwaysNSWGR C32Australia
Powerhouse MuseumPHM C32Australia

NSWGR NSW C32 photos

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